Taking a Break Results in Refreshed Return to Riding
Saturday, June 17 2023
Sports Psychology Column By Margie Sugarman I have been showing for five months straight. I have a couple of horses that I compete in the Big Eq and I frequently catch-ride hunters for other trainers. I love it all! However, this is the second time I’ve felt overwhelmed and pulled in different directions. I’m
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Returning To The Show Ring
Thursday, January 26 2023
By Margie Sugarman It’s been a while since I’ve shown. After Indoors we turned the horses out and let them be horses. But now it’s time and I’m getting ready to head to Florida for the winter circuit. I’m feeling a bit anxious about getting back into the competitive state of mind, doubting myself and
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The Impact of Thoughts
Sunday, August 07 2022
By Margie Sugarman I fell off at a big show I qualified for last year. I thankfully qualified again this year, but I’m so nervous to attend. I’m afraid I’m going to remember the fall when I’m there. I’m afraid I’m going to fall off again and show people I don’t deserve to compete there.
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Mindset: Making or Breaking a Comeback
Sunday, June 26 2022
By Margie Sugarman Someone recently approached me with this story, which might sound familiar to many of you: “I’ve been riding somewhat more confidently and comfortably for the past year. Then a Facebook memory reminded me of when I broke my arm and collar bone years ago. The day after that Facebook reminder, I went
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The Inner Voice of Fear
Saturday, January 15 2022
By Margie Sugarman I’ve been riding for 30-plus years and for the most part have not found myself concerned or nervous about the danger of the sport—until recently. I’ve become a mother, and since then there is a voice in the back of my head reminding me that if I get hurt it’s not just
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September 2021 – Table of Contents
Monday, August 16 2021
Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! CONTENTS 28 Sidelines Superstar Captain Lisa Rakes — Educating, Protecting and Befriending on Horseback 34 Shelli Breidenbach Equine Minimalist Photography 38 Megan Ghere Detours, Dealerships and Dream Job 44 Sports Psychology Talking “Baby Talk” to Your Horse 46 Eventing With Boyd Martin
- Published in 09-2021, Front Cover
July 2021 – Table of Contents
Monday, June 21 2021
Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! CONTENTS 20 Sidelines Superstar Ian Gaudio Helping Others and Creating Community 28 Julie Lawther Sharing the Love of Horses in Art 32 Maddy Keck At Home at Savannah College of Art and Design 36 Sports Psychology The Hues of Horses 38 Bianca
- Published in 07-2021, Front Cover
The Challenge Perspective
Saturday, April 17 2021
By Margie Sugarman When I’m riding, it can sometimes be hard for me to stay positive. My trainer is a person of few words and this often leaves me wondering what she really thinks. When she does give corrections or tries to use constructive criticism, it often leaves me feeling inept. I’m losing my motivation
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April 2021 – Table of Contents
Monday, March 15 2021
Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! CONTENTS 28 Eventing With Boyd Martin 34 Vasco Flores Paving the Way for Himself and Others To Follow 40 Kathleen Piccione Feeling Her Way Through Art and Design 44 Sidelines Superstar Caitlin Gooch — Using Horses to Get Kids Reading 48 Brian
- Published in 04-2021, Front Cover
January 2021 – Table of Contents
Monday, December 21 2020
Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! CONTENTS 28 Charity The Armed Forces Equestrian Center Changing Lives Outside the Box 32 Eventing With Boyd Martin 34 Nick Alexander Phillips Pony Fever to Boutique Breeder 42 Cheryl Maye A Family Business Raising Welsh Ponies 44 Liz Halliday-Sharp Shifting Gears
- Published in 01-2021, Front Cover